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L191 MBH

1994 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,726 mi
Last recorded184,726 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW 5 Series141,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL191 MBH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2009 184,726 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 184,726 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 184,590 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 181,627 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

osinner track rod end dust cover split

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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L191 MBH is a 1994 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1994 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 141,260 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L191 MBH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 32 years old, this BMW 5 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L191 MBH registered?

L191 MBH is a 1994 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 May 1994.

Is L191 MBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L191 MBH shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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